Parkland County public meetings in 2021

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving the 2022 operating and capital budgets, including a municipal tax requirement of $64,849,700 for the operating program. The agenda also includes public hearings on a solar farm land use bylaw and two road closure bylaws, plus several administrative items and appointments.

• 2022 Operating Program Budget: $21,741,700 revenues, $86,591,400 expenditures, $64,849,700 tax requirement
• 2022 Capital Budget: $31,654,100 revenues, $31,754,100 expenditures, $100,000 tax requirement
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
• Public hearings: Bylaw 2021-24 and 2021-25 road closures for sale/lease of portion of Railway Avenue, SE 15-53-5-W5M
• Amendment to Fees and Charges Bylaw 2021-26 (Bylaw 2021-20)

Council unanimously approved the 2022 Operating Program Budget with $21.7M in revenues, $86.6M in expenditures, and a $64.8M municipal tax requirement. The 2022 Capital Budget was also approved with $31.7M in expenditures and a $100,000 tax requirement. Council directed administration to add uncompleted 2021 projects to the 2022 budget and to finalize the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2022.

• Approved 2022 Operating Program Budget with $64,849,700 municipal tax requirement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Operating Project Budget with $733,000 municipal tax requirement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget with $100,000 municipal tax requirement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Statement of Operations (unanimous)
• Directed administration to add uncompleted 2021 projects to 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Directed finalization of 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw for April 2022 approval (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for RCMP Police and Crisis Team at Drayton Valley Detachment (unanimous)
• Approved adding WAVES as additional named insured on County insurance policy (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. The December 13, 2021 Parkland County Council meeting is cancelled, and the agenda consists solely of three audio/visual test items with no decisions or discussions.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to receive budget presentations, including the 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan and 2022 budget questions and closing remarks. The agenda is focused on budget discussions with no other business items listed.

• 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan presentation and report
• 2022 Budget Questions/Answers and Closing Remarks

Council received the 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan for information and gave several directions for the 2022 budget, including adding two safety codes FTE staff with net zero tax impact, adding one FTE for Land Use Bylaw optimization, reinstating full community association insurance coverage, and funding the 2022 Organizational Review. Council also directed administration to develop plans to reinstate the Municipal Planning Commission and amend the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw by February 28, 2022, and to create a Wabamun focus group and review communication priorities. All motions carried unanimously.

• Received 2023-2027 Operating and Capital Plan for information (unanimous)
• Directed inclusion of 2 safety codes FTE staff in 2022 budget with net zero tax impact (unanimous)
• Directed inclusion of 1 additional FTE for Land Use Bylaw optimization, removing temporary position (unanimous)
• Reinstated full coverage of community association insurance (unanimous)
• Directed plan to reinstate Municipal Planning Commission by Feb 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed plan to amend Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw to include Council representation by Feb 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed funding for 2022 Organizational Review in 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Directed Wabamun focus group and communication priorities review (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is holding budget presentations for the 2022 fiscal year, covering the Council budget, Corporate and Shared Services, and Agriculture, Community, and Protective Services. These are presentations, not final decisions, and no dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2022 Council Budget (App 21-061)
• 2022 Budget Corporate and Shared Services (App 21-062)
• 2022 Budget Agriculture, Community, and Protective Services (App 21-063)
• Includes Fire Services, Enforcement Services, and Community Services

The meeting was a budget presentation session with no formal decisions made. Council heard presentations on the 2022 budgets for Corporate and Shared Services, Council, and Agriculture, Community, and Protective Services, covering areas like strategic services, information services, procurement, fire, community, and enforcement services. The agenda was adopted unanimously, but no budget approvals or other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to review presentations on the 2022 budget, including overviews of the operating and capital budgets, tax and assessment information, and departmental budgets for Operations Services and the Chief Administrative Office. The meeting is focused on budget discussions rather than decisions.

• 2022 Budget Overview presentation (App 21-058)
• 2022 Operating Budget Overview
• 2022 Capital Budget Overview
• 2022 Tax and Assessment Overview
• 2022 Budget for Operations Services including Engineering, Road Maintenance & Drainage, Public Works, and Planning and Development (App 21-059)

Council met for budget presentations only; no budget was approved or denied. Administration presented the 2022 Budget Overview, Operations Services (Engineering, Road Maintenance & Drainage, Public Works, Planning and Development), and the Chief Administrative Office budgets. The agenda was adopted unanimously. The meeting was recessed and reconvened multiple times, and closed at 4:30 p.m.

• Adopted the December 6, 2021 Budget Presentation agenda unanimously
• Received the 2022 Budget Overview presentation
• Received the 2022 Operations Services budget presentation (Engineering Services)
• Received the 2022 Operations Services budget presentation (Road Maintenance & Drainage)
• Received the 2022 Operations Services budget presentation (Public Works, Planning and Development)
• Received the 2022 Chief Administrative Office budget presentation (Strategic Initiatives, Economic Diversification, Employee Services, Executive Administration)

Council

This agenda is for a technical audio/visual test session only, not a regular council meeting. The listed items are three A/V tests, and the agenda explicitly states 'NO MEETING'. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive informational updates from the RCMP, the Agricultural Service Board, and staff on topics including Project UNITE, enforcement services, and municipal land management. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss economic diversification matters. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions expected.

• RCMP update from Parkland Detachment, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley detachments
• Agricultural Service Board annual update
• Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 draft revision presented by Brownlee LLP
• Project UNITE update
• Closed session on economic diversification matters (FOIP Sections 21, 24, 25)

The Committee of the Whole received several updates and presentations, all for information only, and voted unanimously to provide a letter of support to the Meridian Housing Foundation for its Spruce Grove development project. A notice of motion was presented to set the Terms of Reference and budget for an Organization Review at the December 14, 2021 Council meeting. The Committee also went into closed session to discuss economic diversification matters.

• Received RCMP update for information (unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Service Board Annual Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 for information and scheduled a workshop to review it (unanimous)
• Received Meridian Housing Foundation presentation for information (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to Meridian Housing Foundation for Spruce Grove development project (unanimous)
• Received Project UNITE Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Planning Session Overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Enforcement Services Update for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for A/V testing only, with no meeting taking place. The document lists three A/V test items and no substantive business.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive several informational reports, including the Q3 2021 corporate and financial update, an overview of Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action, and a report on harmonizing 2022 utility rates with the Hamlet of Wabamun. The committee will also receive updates on addressing vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station, along with the Mayor's report and newsletters from municipal associations. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and a public input period.

• Q3 2021 Corporate and Financial Update, including September 30, 2021 Financial Statements (RFD 21-199)
• Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action Overview (RFD 21-200)
• 2022 Utility Rates with the Inclusion of the Hamlet of Wabamun (RFD 21-206)
• Update on addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station (RFD 21-204)
• Adoption of November 2, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (MIN 21-032)

The Committee of the Whole received the Q3 2021 Corporate and Financial Update and the September 30, 2021 Financial Statements for information, as presented. It also received the Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action Overview and the 2022 Utility Rates report (including the Hamlet of Wabamun) for information. The vandalism update for the Kapasiwin Transfer Station was postponed to the first Committee of the Whole meeting in January 2022. The Mayor's Report was received, with a direction that future Mayor's Reports be presented at Council meetings.

• Received Q3 2021 Corporate and Financial Update and Sept 30, 2021 Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Received Truth and Reconciliation Calls for Action Overview (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Utility Rates report including Hamlet of Wabamun (unanimous)
• Postponed Kapasiwin Transfer Station vandalism update to January 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report and directed future reports to Council meetings (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. The November 15, 2021 Council meeting is cancelled, and the agenda consists solely of three A/V test items with no business to be decided or discussed.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to adopt minutes, hear public input, and consider scheduling changes for upcoming meetings, including rescheduling a Committee of the Whole meeting and adding a full-day 2022 budget presentation. They will also receive an overview of the Tri-Municipal Regional Plan and updates from municipal associations. The agenda includes a closed session for governance and future planning.

• Reschedule December 7 Committee of the Whole to November 30, 9:00 a.m.
• Add December 6, 2021 all-day 2022 Budget Presentation at Council Chambers
• Receive Tri-Municipal Regional Plan Overview for information
• Adopt October 26, 2021 organizational and regular meeting minutes
• Closed session under Municipal Government Act for governance and future planning

Council approved a motion directing administration to work with Council to commence a procurement process for an Executive Search Firm to assist in recruiting a Chief Administrative Officer, with an amending motion prioritizing the initiation of a candidate profile. The motion carried unanimously. Council also rescheduled the December 7 Committee of the Whole meeting to November 30, scheduled an additional 2022 Budget Presentation for December 6, and received the Tri-Municipal Regional Plan Overview for information. The meeting included a closed session for governance and future planning.

• Approved CAO recruitment procurement process with candidate profile focus (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Dec 7 Committee of the Whole to Nov 30, 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled additional 2022 Budget Presentation for Dec 6, 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Received Tri-Municipal Regional Plan Overview for information (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including minutes and newsletters (unanimous)
• Received committee reports for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for a technical A/V testing session only, not a regular council meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• A/V TEST 1
• A/V TEST 2
• A/V TEST 3

Council

This agenda is for a technical A/V testing session only, with no meeting taking place. The listed items are simply three A/V tests, so there is no business being decided or discussed.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive information updates on the Project Management Office, economic diversification, and the Villeneuve Landing Network. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, public input, and a closed session to discuss economic diversification matters protected from disclosure. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• RFD 21-187: Project Management Office (PMO) Update
• RFD 21-191: Economic Diversification Update
• RFD 21-194: Villeneuve Landing Network Update (includes Villeneuve Airport opportunity and Sturgeon-Parkland MOU)
• Closed session to discuss economic diversification matters (FOIP Sections 16 and 24)
• Adoption of September 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole met on November 2, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included adopting the September 7, 2021 minutes and receiving two informational newsletters. The committee received three informational updates: the Project Management Office (PMO) update, the Villeneuve Landing Network update, and the Economic Diversification update, all carried unanimously. No public input was offered, and the committee held a closed session to discuss economic diversification matters, reverting to regular session afterward. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Adopted November 2, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 7, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Project Management Office Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Villeneuve Landing Network Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Economic Diversification Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 and FOIP Sections 23, 16, 24 (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider first reading of Bylaw 2021-22, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to allow solar farms, and schedule a public hearing for December 14, 2021. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving reports, and a poppy presentation from the Royal Canadian Legion.

• Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 - first reading and public hearing scheduled
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2021-22 set for December 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
• Adoption of September 28, 2021 Council meeting minutes
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 Stony Plain poppy presentation
• RMA Board of Directors call for nominations and elections policy

Council unanimously gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-22, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow solar farms, and scheduled a public hearing for December 14, 2021. The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and informational updates from the RMA and FCM.

• Adopted October 26, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 28, 2021 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Received committee reports for information (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-22 on Dec 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Received RMA Board nominations and elections policy for information (unanimous)
• Received RMA newsletter update for information (unanimous)
• Received FCM update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is holding its organizational meeting to set the governance framework for the coming term. They will appoint deputy mayors on a rotating schedule through 2025, establish regular meeting dates and budget sessions, and approve appointments to committees, boards, and agricultural enforcement roles. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Deputy mayor appointments for 2021-2025 with specific council member rotations
• Regular council meetings set for second and fourth Tuesdays, with breaks noted
• 2022 budget presentations scheduled for December 7-8, 2021
• Appointments of weed inspectors, pest control officers, and soil conservation officers
• Reappointment of Xpera HR Services as third-party administrator for whistleblower policy

At its organizational meeting, Council unanimously adopted the agenda, acknowledged the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, and approved a rotating deputy mayor schedule for the four-year term. It established regular meeting dates, budget meeting dates, and the 2022 organizational meeting, and approved numerous committee and board appointments, including an amendment placing the Mayor on the Collaborative Economic Diversification Committee. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-05 (unanimous)
• Approved deputy mayor appointments for four-year term (unanimous)
• Set regular Council meetings for second and fourth Tuesday monthly (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2022 budget presentations for Dec 7-8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2022 organizational meeting for Oct 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Committee of the Whole meeting dates with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved committee and board appointments, with Mayor on Collaborative Economic Diversification Committee (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several funding decisions and reports. Key items include approving $76,542.64 in 2022 Not for Profit Organization grants, capital cost share requests for neighboring municipalities, and a $25,000 grant for the Magnolia Community League. Council will also receive updates on the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre budget, COVID-19, and a proposal to stop accepting metals and electronics at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station to address vandalism.

• Approve $76,542.64 for 2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation
• Approve capital cost share requests: Spruce Grove $29,317.65, Stony Plain $3,850.00, Drayton Valley $804.39, Yellowhead County $44,750.00
• Approve $25,000 Magnolia Community League Sustainability Grant - Major Capital request
• Bylaw 2021-03 road closure for lease, Plan 1143MC, NW 32-53-5-W5M (second and third reading)
• Direct administration to renew Microsoft enterprise agreement for three-year term

Council approved the 2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation of $76,542.64 for inclusion in the 2022 budget. It also approved capital cost share requests for neighboring municipalities, a $25,000 grant for the Magnolia Community Club, and a three-year Microsoft enterprise agreement renewal. The Kapasiwin Transfer Station vandalism item was tabled to a mid-November meeting.

• Approved $76,542.64 for 2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation (unanimous)
• Approved up to $29,317.65 for City of Spruce Grove 2022 Capital Cost Share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $3,850.00 for Town of Stony Plain 2022 Capital Cost Share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $804.39 for Town of Drayton Valley 2022 Capital Cost Share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $44,750.00 for Yellowhead County 2022 Capital Cost Share (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Magnolia Community Club Sustainability Grant - Major Capital (unanimous)
• Directed administration to renew Microsoft enterprise agreement for three-year term (unanimous)
• Tabled Kapasiwin Transfer Station vandalism item to mid-November meeting (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several items, including appointments to the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, support for the Evergreens Foundation's strategic and capital plan for new seniors' supportive housing in Wildwood and Victor Lake, approval of street lights at Brenmar Estates paid by the developer, and approval of a conceptual scheme in Acheson Zone 7. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and informational updates.

• Appoint Grant Taillieu, Jesse Northcott, and Adrian Vanderwell as producer members to the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee for four-year terms ending December 31, 2025
• Support Evergreens Foundation's strategic and capital plan for new seniors' supportive housing in Wildwood and Victor Lake
• Approve installation of street lights at Brenmar Estates, paid by the developer
• Approve conceptual scheme within Acheson Zone 7, Section 28-52-26-W4M
• Receive report on reimbursement of front-ended off-site levy infrastructure

Council acknowledged that a letter to Minister Shandro calling for a vaccine passport was written without Council's discussion or direction, and voted 5-1 to send a letter under the Mayor's signature informing the minister's department of that fact. Council also approved the Evergreens Foundation's strategic and capital plan for new seniors' supportive housing in Wildwood and Victor Lake (5-1), approved developer-funded street lights at Brenmar Estates (5-1), and unanimously approved a conceptual scheme in Acheson Zone 7. Three appointments to the Alternative Land Use Services Partnership Advisory Committee were approved on consent.

• Acknowledged that the vaccine passport letter to Minister Shandro was sent without Council's approval (unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter under the Mayor's signature to Minister Shandro informing his department of the lack of Council approval (5-1)
• Approved Evergreens Foundation's strategic and capital plan for seniors' supportive housing in Wildwood and Victor Lake (5-1)
• Approved installation of street lights at Brenmar Estates, paid by the developer (5-1)
• Approved the Conceptual Scheme within Acheson Zone 7, Section 28-52-26-W4M (unanimous)
• Received the Reimbursement of Front-Ended Off-Site Levy Infrastructure report for information (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Grant Taillieu, Jesse Northcott, and Adrian Vanderwell to the Alternative Land Use Services Partnership Advisory Committee (consent)
• Adopted the August 24, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes (consent)

Committee of the Whole

Parkland County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive information reports and decide on several matters. Key items include the Q2 2021 financial update, a public engagement report on keeping chickens on parcels under two acres, and a water/wastewater servicing policy. The committee will also consider tabling several items, including capital and operating cost sharing and potentially contaminated soils, to a February 2022 meeting.

• Q2 2021 Corporate and Financial Update and June 30, 2021 Financial Statements
• What We Heard Report on public engagement for chickens on parcels less than two acres
• Service Connection Requirement for Water and Wastewater Servicing Policy
• Capital and Operating Cost Sharing tabled to February 1, 2022
• Acceptance of Potentially Contaminated Soils tabled to February 1, 2022

The Committee of the Whole met on September 7, 2021, with three members present. It unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included tabling four matters (Capital and Operating Cost Sharing, Acceptance of Potentially Contaminated Soils, Multi Parcel Country Residential Subdivision Approval, and Agricultural Impact Assessment) to the February 1, 2022 meeting. The committee received several reports for information, including the Evergreens Foundation Capital Plan (4-1), Q2 2021 Corporate and Financial Update, Service Connection Requirement for Water and Wastewater Servicing Policy, and a public engagement report on chickens on parcels less than two acres. One resident spoke during public input, thanking staff for train whistle cessation work and raising concerns about rooster crowing and chickens on small parcels.

• Adopted meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda, tabling four items to Feb 1, 2022 meeting
• Received Evergreens Foundation Capital Plan for information (4-1)
• Received Q2 2021 Corporate and Financial Update and June 30, 2021 Financial Statements for information (unanimous)
• Received Service Connection Requirement for Water and Wastewater Servicing Policy report for information (unanimous)
• Received Chickens on Parcels Less than Two Acres report for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on the disposition of municipal reserve land in Gainford and first reading of a solar farm amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. Council will also decide whether to discontinue appointments to two committees and receive routine updates. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adoption of minutes and consent agenda.

• Public hearing on disposition of Municipal Lot R1, Block H, Plan 2258MC, NW-23-53-6-W5M (Gainford)
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
• Motion to discontinue Council appointments to Jurisdictional Collaboration Committee
• Motion to discontinue Council appointments to Regional Plan Committee
• Adoption of July 13, 2021 Council meeting minutes

Council unanimously approved the disposition of a portion of municipal reserve Lot R1 in Gainford, despite an adjacent landowner's traffic concerns. A solar farm bylaw amendment received first reading but was tabled to October 26, 2021. Council also discontinued appointments to two regional committees and adopted the consent agenda.

• Approved municipal reserve disposition in Gainford (unanimous)
• Tabled solar farm bylaw amendment to October 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discontinued Council appointments to Jurisdictional Collaboration Committee (unanimous)
• Discontinued Council appointments to Regional Plan Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted July 13, 2021 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. The August 23, 2021 Council meeting is cancelled and replaced with an audio/visual testing session only — no decisions or discussions will occur.

• No meeting — A/V testing only
• Call to order and close of meeting only

Council

This agenda is for an audio/visual test only, not an actual meeting. The council is not deciding or discussing any business; the agenda contains only a call to order and close of meeting.

• No business items listed

Council

This Parkland County Council meeting is an audio/visual test only. The agenda contains only a call to order and close of meeting, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled.

• Meeting designated as A/V test only

Council

Parkland County Council will consider repealing Bylaw 2021-21, which would repeal Wabamun bylaws, and rescinding 32 related policies. The agenda also includes a request for $147,390 in restricted surplus for public works projects, a public hearing for a municipal reserve disposition in Gainford, and a closed session to discuss the Meridian Business Park update.

• Bylaw 2021-21: Repeal of Wabamun Bylaws (first, second, and third readings)
• Rescindment of 32 Wabamun policies (e.g., R:1 Program Registration & Refund, PW1:1 Snow Removal)
• Approve $147,390 from Restricted Surplus for 2021 emergent Public Works projects
• Schedule public hearing on Aug 24, 2021 for Municipal Reserve Disposition in Gainford (Lot R1, Block H, Plan 2258MC)
• Re-appoint Doug Horner to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for four-year term

Council unanimously passed Bylaw 2021-21, repealing Wabamun-area bylaws, and rescinded 32 related policies via the consent agenda. It also authorized special ballots for the 2021 election, approved $147,390 from restricted surplus for public works projects, and scheduled a public hearing for a municipal reserve disposition in Gainford.

• Passed Bylaw 2021-21 repealing Wabamun bylaws (unanimous)
• Rescinded 32 Wabamun policies including R:1, R:2, R:7, R:9, R:10, R:11, L:14, L:15, A:3, A:6, A:7.1, A:7.1.1, A:8, A:9, A:11, A:12, A:13, A:14, A:15, A:16, A:17, L:3, L:5, L:11, L:12, L:16, L:17, PW1:1, PW 2.1, PW 2.2, PW XX, U:1 (unanimous)
• Cancelled August 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Doug Horner to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for four-year term starting Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized use of Special Ballots for 2021 Election (unanimous)
• Approved $147,390 from Restricted Surplus for 2021 emergent Public Works projects (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Aug 24, 2021 on Municipal Reserve Disposition application in Gainford (unanimous)
• Received TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2021 Mid-Year Update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider several funding requests for water infrastructure projects, including a $1.78M contribution to the WILD Phase 3 Entwistle Extension, $642,600 for a waterline connection to the Acheson Zone 4 Reservoir, and $700,000 for the Walker Lake Water Loop. They will also decide on transferring $750,000 to a Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus and approving $134,000 for projects in the newly formed Hamlet of Wabamun. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and informational reports.

• Approve $1,780,000 MSI Capital Grant for WILD Phase 3 Entwistle Extension
• Approve $642,600 for waterline connection to Acheson Zone 4 Reservoir
• Approve $700,000 additional funding for Walker Lake Water Loop
• Dissolve historical restricted surplus accounts held by Village of Wabamun and transfer $750,000 to Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus
• Approve $134,000 from Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus for Wabamun community projects

Council approved several funding requests for water infrastructure, including $642,600 for a waterline connection to the Acheson Zone 4 Reservoir, $700,000 for the Walker Lake Water Loop, and up to $1,780,000 for the WILD Phase 3 Entwistle Extension. They also dissolved historical restricted surplus accounts from the Village of Wabamun, transferring $750,000 to the Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus and approving $134,000 for community projects. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved dissolution of Wabamun historical restricted surplus accounts (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $750,000 to Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved $134,000 from Hamlet Sustainability Restricted Surplus for Wabamun projects (unanimous)
• Approved $642,600 for waterline connection to Acheson Zone 4 Reservoir (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 additional funding for Walker Lake Water Loop (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,780,000 for WILD Phase 3 Entwistle Extension (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive several informational updates, including an economic update from CIBC Wood Gundy, a Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy update, a COVID-19 vaccine outreach presentation, and a Land Use Bylaw Optimization Strategy update. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy (James Hobson and Charet Chahal)
• Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy Update by Stephen Rogers (MNP LLP)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach and Education presentation by Jia Hu (19ToZero)
• Sustainability Policy C-CS02 draft received for information
• Land Use Bylaw Optimization Strategy update

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and funding requests, including a $497,632 contribution to an Edmonton Global air service opportunity fund and a $1,000,000 cost share for a Town of Devon recreation facility. They will also hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment for Legend Estates, and consider repealing the temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2021-17, Legend Estates Overlay Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
• Funding request of $497,632 for Edmonton Global Air Service Opportunity Fund
• Town of Devon Major Capital Cost Share request of $1,000,000 for multi-use recreational facility
• Bylaw 2021-20, 2022 Fees and Charges
• Bylaw 2021-19, repeal of temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw

Council approved a $497,632 funding request for the Edmonton Global Air Service Opportunity Fund, to be paid from Future Operating Restricted surplus over three years. The motion passed 4-2, with Mayor Shaigec and Council Members Jensen, Kobasiuk, and Hollands in favor, and Council Members McNab and Melnyk against. Council also approved a $1,000,000 capital cost share for the Town of Devon's multi-use recreational facility, and passed several bylaws including repeals of Wabamun bylaws and the temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw.

• Approved $497,632 Edmonton Global Air Service Opportunity Fund contribution (4-2)
• Approved $1,000,000 Town of Devon Major Capital Cost Share for recreational facility (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Budget Philosophy (unanimous)
• Received Draft Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rate Analysis (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-18 repealing Wabamun bylaws (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-19 repealing temporary mandatory face coverings (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-17 Legend Estates Overlay Amendment (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-20 2022 Fees and Charges (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

Parkland County's Committee of the Whole meets to receive updates and discuss several items, including a presentation from the Library Board that could lead to a 2022 budget request, a Project UNITE update, a proposal to rescind Wabamun policies, Q1 2021 financial statements, and a COVID-19 election update. The committee will also consider adopting the May 4, 2021 meeting minutes and hear public input.

• Library Board presentation with proposed motion to direct Administration to submit a 2022 budget request
• Q1 2021 Financial Update and March 31, 2021 Financial Statements received for information
• Wabamun Policies Rescindment presentation covering Community Services, General Administration, Legislative, Public Works, and Water and Sewer
• COVID-19 Update for the 2021 Municipal Election
• Adoption of May 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes with electronic signature authorization

The Committee of the Whole received several informational updates, including the Project UNITE update, Wabamun Policies Rescindment presentation, Q1 2021 financial statements, and a COVID-19 election update. It also directed administration to work with the Parkland County Library Board to submit a budget request for the 2022 budget process. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted May 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Received Project UNITE update for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Policies Rescindment presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received March 31, 2021 financial statements for information (unanimous)
• Received Parkland County Library Board presentation for information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to work with Library Board on 2022 budget request (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 election update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $25,000 major capital grant for the Wabamun Area Volunteer Entertainment Society and a satellite internet pilot project costing up to $70,000. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and informational updates, followed by a closed session to discuss confidential matters.

• Wabamun Area Volunteer Entertainment Society (WAVES) major capital grant request of $25,000
• Satellite Internet Pilot Project approval up to $70,000
• Adoption of May 25, 2021 Council meeting minutes
• Closed session items: Transfer Station Reclamation Project, WILD Phase 3 Entwistle Extension, RAMP update, Air Services Opportunity Fund

Council approved a $25,000 Major Capital grant for the Wabamun Area Volunteer Entertainment Society (WAVES), funded by the Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus, after hearing a public delegation from WAVES representative Debbie Harris. Council also approved a Satellite Internet Pilot Project of up to $70,000 in a 5-1 vote, with Mayor Shaigec opposed. In closed session, Council approved establishing a Reclamation Project for the Transfer Station and received a report on the WILD Regional Water Services Commission Phase 3 Entwistle Extension for information.

• Approved $25,000 Major Capital grant to WAVES, funded by Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Satellite Internet Pilot Project up to $70,000 (5-1, Mayor opposed)
• Approved establishment of a Reclamation Project for Transfer Station (unanimous)
• Received WILD Regional Water Services Commission Phase 3 Entwistle Extension report for information (unanimous)
• Adopted May 25, 2021 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized electronic signature of May 25, 2021 minutes per Municipal Government Act (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update and Committee Reports for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a request from the Meridian Housing Foundation for up to $2,100,000 in borrowing over 20 years to support the purchase of office space in Stony Plain. The council will also hold first reading of a bylaw amendment for the Legend Estates overlay, consider rescinding three governance policies, and decide on street lighting projects in Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach.

• Meridian Housing Foundation borrowing of up to $2,100,000 over 20 years for office space at 4900, 4904, and 4908 53rd Avenue, Stony Plain
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-17 (Legend Estates Overlay amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18) and scheduling a public hearing for June 22, 2021
• Rescind Council Norms and Values Policy C-AD20, Council Orientation Policy C-AD18, and Code of Conduct Policy C-AD21
• Approve $35,000 additional operating expense and grant revenue for the Agronomic and Sustainability Program budget
• Install street lights at Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach, funded through a Local Improvement

Council unanimously approved the Meridian Housing Foundation borrowing up to $2,100,000 over 20 years to purchase office space in Stony Plain. They also approved $35,000 in additional funding for the Agronomic and Sustainability Program, and approved street light installation at Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach funded through a Local Improvement. Several policies were rescinded, and a public hearing for Bylaw 2021-17 was scheduled for June 22, 2021.

• Approved Meridian Housing Foundation borrowing up to $2,100,000 over 20 years for office space purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 additional operating expense and grant revenue for Agronomic and Sustainability Program (unanimous)
• Approved street light installation at Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach with capital costs funded through Local Improvement (unanimous)
• Rescinded Council Norms and Values Policy C-AD20 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Council Orientation Policy C-AD18 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Code of Conduct for Council and Public Committee Members Policy C-AD21 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-17 (Legend Estates Overlay) on June 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Shaigec to Collaborative Economic Development Oversight Committee (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council meets May 11, 2021, with public hearings on two bylaws to close a portion of Railway Avenue (SE 15-53-5-W5M) for sale and lease. Council will also consider first readings of bylaws repealing Wabamun bylaws and setting Hamlet of Wabamun fees, plus direct administration to draft several new policies. Several items are routine approvals, including minutes, committee work plans, and information reports.

• Public hearing: Bylaw 2021-08 road closure for sale, portion of Railway Avenue
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2021-09 road closure for lease, portion of Railway Avenue
• Bylaw 2021-15: repeal of Wabamun bylaws (first to third reading)
• Bylaw 2021-16: Hamlet of Wabamun specific fees and charges (first to third reading)
• $14,687 grant allocation for Hamlet of Wabamun not-for-profit organizations

Council gave first reading to two road closure bylaws for a portion of Railway Avenue, with Bylaw 2021-09 passing 4-1. It also repealed several agricultural policies, approved a $14,687 grant for the Hamlet of Wabamun, and passed final readings for two Wabamun-related bylaws. A motion to direct administration to prepare a report on five policy areas for the September 7 Committee of the Whole meeting carried 3-2.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-08 (road closure for sale) unanimously
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2021-09 (road closure for lease) 4-1
• Rescinded 11 agricultural policies (unanimous)
• Approved $14,687 grant for Hamlet of Wabamun (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2021-15 (repeal of Wabamun bylaws) final reading (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2021-16 (Wabamun fees and charges) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved addition of gazebo and shipping container to Hycrest Place license (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare report on five policy areas for September 7 meeting (3-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive presentations from RCMP detachments, local organizations, and the Town of Devon, and will consider directing administration to review a street lighting request for Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach. The committee will also adopt minutes and receive work plans from council committees.

• RCMP update from Parkland, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley detachments
• Street lighting request for Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach subdivisions
• Council committee work plans for Agricultural Service Board, Community Sustainability, and Economic Diversification
• Presentations from Multicultural Heritage Centre, Pioneer Museum, and Parkland Turning Points Society
• Town of Devon recreation facility project update

The Committee of the Whole directed Administration to review the street lighting request for Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach subdivisions and report financial impacts and cost-sharing to the May 25, 2021 Council meeting. All other agenda items were procedural or informational, including adoption of minutes, acceptance of newsletters, and receiving updates from RCMP, agricultural award, and various community organizations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed Administration to review street lighting request for Moonlight Bay and Wabamun Beach and report to May 25 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted April 20, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved electronic signature authorization for April 20 minutes per MGA Section 213 (unanimous)
• Accepted Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received RCMP update from Parkland, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley detachments (unanimous)
• Received 100 Year Agricultural Award presentation for Scheideman Family (unanimous)
• Received work plan presentations for Agricultural Service Board, Community Sustainability Committee, and Economic Diversification Committee (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the 2021 tax rate, a public transportation utility, and an Acheson water special tax. They will also hold public hearings on a redistricting bylaw and a road closure, and decide on funding up to $200,000 to intervene in a TransAlta property assessment complaint. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and appointments.

• Bylaw 2021-14: 2021 Tax Rate (first, second, third reading)
• Bylaw 2021-11: Public Transportation Utility (all readings)
• Bylaw 2021-12: Acheson Water Special Tax (all readings)
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2021-07 redistricting and conceptual scheme for Section 34-52-26-W4M
• Funding up to $200,000 for TransAlta Linear Property Assessment Complaint intervenor status

Parkland County Council passed several bylaws, including the 2021 tax rate, public transportation utility, Acheson water special tax, and repeal of Wabamun bylaws. Council also authorized becoming an intervenor in TransAlta linear property assessment complaints with up to $200,000 in funding. A motion to approve borrowing for Meridian Housing Foundation office space failed on a tie vote, but a follow-up motion requiring conditions was approved.

• Approved Bylaw 2021-14 (2021 Tax Rate) - third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-11 (Public Transportation Utility) - third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-12 (Acheson Water Special Tax) - third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-13 (Repeal of Wabamun Bylaws) - third and final reading (unanimous)
• Authorized intervenor status in TransAlta Linear Property Assessment Complaints (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus for intervenor costs (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-07 (Redistricting NE & Pt. SW 34-52-26-W4M) - third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2021-03 (Road Closure for Lease) - first reading (5-0, 1 abstention)

Committee of the Whole

Parkland County's Committee of the Whole meets to receive several informational updates, including the Edmonton International Airport annual presentation, a Project UNITE update, and a Community League update. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items proposed to be received for information only, plus adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Public input session at 9:15 a.m. (pre-registration required)
• Edmonton International Airport Annual Update at 9:30 a.m. (Tom Ruth, Joan Hertz, Doug Horner)
• Project UNITE update (RFD 21-064)
• Community League update (RFD 21-072)
• Adoption of April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (MIN 21-012)

The Committee of the Whole met and unanimously adopted the agenda and consent items, including prior meeting minutes. They received informational updates from the Edmonton International Airport, on Project UNITE, and on Community Leagues, all carried unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; all items were for information only.

• Adopted April 20, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized electronic signature of April 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton International Airport Annual Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Project UNITE update for information (unanimous)
• Received Community League update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including final 2021 operating and capital budget adjustments that would increase the municipal tax levy by a combined $2.487 million. The council will also hold a public hearing on a mini storage land use bylaw amendment, consider borrowing for a water loop project, and discuss a request to meet with the province about tax concerns.

• 2021 Final Operating Budget adjustment increasing municipal tax levy by $1.487M
• 2021 Final Capital Budget adjustment increasing municipal tax levy by $1.000M
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2021-04 Mini Storage Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
• Bylaw 2021-05 Infrastructure Borrowing for Walker Lake Water Loop
• Request to send letter to Provincial Government and RMA about mill rate and tax concerns

Council approved the 2021 Final Operating and Capital Budgets, increasing the municipal tax levy by $1.487M and $1.000M respectively. Bylaw 2021-04 (Mini Storage Amendment) was passed on final reading, despite a failed amendment to remove mini storage as a discretionary use in the AGG district. Bylaw 2021-05 (Walker Lake Water Loop borrowing) and Bylaw 2021-10 (repeal of Wabamun bylaws) were also passed. A letter to the province and RMA about mill rate and tax concerns was approved.

• Approved 2021 Final Operating Budget, increasing tax levy by $1.487M (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Final Capital Budget, increasing tax levy by $1.000M (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2021-04 Mini Storage Amendment to Land Use Bylaw (5-1)
• Failed amendment to remove Mini Storage as discretionary use in AGG district (3-3)
• Passed Bylaw 2021-05 Infrastructure Borrowing for Walker Lake Water Loop (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2021-10 Repeal of Wabamun Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved letter to province and RMA on mill rate and tax concerns (unanimous)
• Approved Pilot Traffic Safety Initiative (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

Parkland County's Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive several reports for information, including a Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy update, a branding and marketing strategy final report, and a small agricultural holdings viability scan. The committee will also consider adopting the March 2, 2021 meeting minutes and may enter a closed session to discuss economic diversification matters.

• Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy Update from MNP LLP
• Conway Global Branding and Marketing Strategy Final Report
• Small Agricultural Holdings Viability Scan Final Report
• Agricultural Policies Rescindment Presentation
• Closed session on economic diversification matters

The Committee of the Whole received several informational reports and directed Administration to present on the Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society development at the April 13 Council meeting. Public input on the development was heard, with both support and opposition expressed. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with addition of verbal presentation on Carmelite development (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including March 2 minutes and informational updates (unanimous)
• Received Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Conway Global Branding and Marketing Strategy Final Report for information (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to present on Carmelite development at April 13 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Received Small Agricultural Holdings Viability Scan Final Report for information (unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Policies Rescindment presentation for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for economic diversification matters (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including using up to $540,000 from the Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) Grant, repealing Wabamun bylaws, and appointing the Assessment Review Board. They will also consider endorsing a national three-digit crisis line and a redistricting bylaw for a section in Acheson Zone 6. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports, plus a closed session for private discussions.

• Approve use of up to $540,000 from Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) Grant in 2021
• Bylaw 2021-06 to repeal Wabamun bylaws (first, second, third readings)
• Bylaw 2021-07 redistricting NE & Pt. SW 34-52-26-W4M, amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18, with public hearing scheduled for April 27, 2021
• Endorse national three-digit crisis line initiative and send support letters
• Appoint Richard Barham as Assessment Review Board Clerk, Raymond Ralph as Chair, and five panelists for 2021

Council unanimously approved using up to $540,000 of the Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) Grant in 2021. It also endorsed a national three-digit crisis line initiative and directed administration to send support letters. Bylaw 2021-06 repealing Wabamun bylaws passed all readings. A public hearing was scheduled for April 27 on a redistricting bylaw.

• Approved utilization of up to $540,000 of the Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) Grant in 2021.
• Endorsed a national 3-digit crisis line initiative and directed letters of support to federal and local officials.
• Gave first, second, third, and final reading to Bylaw 2021-06, repealing Wabamun bylaws.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-07 (redistricting) and scheduled a public hearing for April 27, 2021.
• Approved appointments to the 2021 Assessment Review Board, including Richard Barham as Clerk and Raymond Ralph as Chair.
• Authorized sale of two tax forfeiture properties based on current market value.
• Approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding for Collaborative Economic Development (5-1 vote).
• Adopted the March 9, 2021 meeting minutes and authorized electronic signature.

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting by telephone. The main item is a public hearing for Bylaw 2021-03, which would close a road on Plan 1143MC (NW 32-53-5-W5M) for the purpose of a lease. Council will also receive updates on the Alberta provincial budget and a council strategy session, and adopt the February 23, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2021-03, road closure for lease, Plan 1143MC, NW 32-53-5-W5M
• Adoption of February 23, 2021 council minutes
• Update on Alberta Provincial Budget 2021-2022
• Council Strategy Session Update
• Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Federation of Canadian Municipalities updates

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 2021-03, which would close a road for lease purposes, but did not vote on it. Instead, the hearing was recessed and will reconvene on April 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Council also received updates on the Council Strategy Session, the Alberta Provincial Budget 2021-2022, and committee reports, all for information only.

• Adopted the March 9, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Adopted the February 23, 2021 Council meeting minutes as presented.
• Approved authorization of electronic signature of the February 23, 2021 minutes.
• Received the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information.
• Received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information.
• Received the Council Strategy Session Update for information.
• Received the Alberta Provincial Budget 2021-2022 update for information.
• Received the Committee Reports for information.

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole will receive information updates on the Project Management Office, COVID-19, and an irrigation feasibility study. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, public input, and routine communications. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions expected.

• Adoption of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes and authorization of electronic signature
• Public input session at 9:15 a.m.
• Project Management Office (PMO) update (RFD 21-033)
• Parkland County COVID-19 update (RFD 21-036)
• Irrigation Feasibility Study Final Report (RFD 21-028)

The Committee of the Whole received three informational reports: a Project Management Office update, a Parkland County COVID-19 update, and an Irrigation Feasibility Study Final Report. All were received for information as presented, with no decisions made beyond accepting the reports. The meeting also adopted the agenda and consent items, including prior minutes and two newsletters.

• Adopted the March 2, 2021 agenda as presented.
• Approved the February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes.
• Received the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information.
• Received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information.
• Received the Project Management Office update for information.
• Received the Parkland County COVID-19 update for information.
• Received the Irrigation Feasibility Study Final Report for information.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider several items, including a review of the Land Use Bylaw to support businesses on smaller agricultural parcels, a mini storage bylaw amendment, and a borrowing bylaw for a water loop. They will also hear a presentation on the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre's 2020 operational deficit and vote on using reserve funds to cover it. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Land Use Bylaw review to explore amendments for business on smaller agricultural parcels
• Bylaw 2021-04 Mini Storage Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 (first reading, public hearing April 13)
• Bylaw 2021-05 Infrastructure Borrowing for Walker Lake Water Loop (first reading)
• TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre: request to use $531,774 from Operations Reserve for 2020 deficit
• Approve use of up to $2,750,000 of MOST grant in 2020

Council approved the Communications Policy C-CO01 as presented and rescinded the Media Response Policy, after several proposed amendments by the mayor failed. Council approved the Tri Municipal Leisure Facility Corporation's request to use $531,774 from its Operations Reserve to fund its 2020 operating deficit. Council also approved a review of the Land Use Bylaw to support business on smaller agricultural parcels, and gave first reading to two bylaws.

• Approved Communications Policy C-CO01 as presented; rescinded Media Response Policy C-AD08.
• Approved $531,774 from Operations Reserve to fund TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2020 deficit.
• Approved review of Land Use Bylaw for amendments supporting business on smaller agricultural parcels.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-04 (Mini Storage Amendment); public hearing set for April 13, 2021.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-05 (Infrastructure Borrowing - Walker Lake Water Loop).
• Approved use of up to $2,750,000 of MOST grant in 2020.
• Approved transfer of $9,039,945 to Restricted Surplus and $10,300 allowance increase.
• Directed administration to execute two multi-year contracts for Entwistle Fibre services.

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive informational updates on several initiatives, including Project UNITE, the Wabamun Bylaw and Policy Review, and the One Parkland Service Excellence Strategy. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, a delegation from the Tri-Regional Champions Table, and public input. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Project UNITE update (RFD 21-021)
• Wabamun Bylaw and Policy Review Process presentation (RFD 21-023)
• One Parkland Service Excellence Strategy project update (RFD 21-013)
• Tri-Regional Champions Table appointment and presentation (App 21-008)
• Adoption of February 2, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (MIN 21-005)

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and received several informational presentations, including updates on Project UNITE, the Tri-Regional Champions Table, the Wabamun Bylaw and Policy Review Process, and the One Parkland Service Excellence Strategy. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only, and no public input was offered.

• Adopted February 16, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 2 minutes and two information items (unanimous)
• Received Project UNITE update for information (unanimous)
• Received Tri-Regional Champions Table presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Bylaw and Policy Review Process presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received One Parkland Service Excellence Strategy update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a ward boundaries amendment bylaw, a Universal Broadband Fund grant application for high-speed internet in the western region, and a partial property tax cancellation due to a burn down. They will also consider a communications policy, reschedule a future meeting, and adopt meeting minutes.

• Bylaw 2021-02 Ward Boundaries Amendment to Bylaw 63-2003 and Bylaw 2015-20 (first, second, third readings)
• Universal Broadband Fund grant application for high-speed internet in western Parkland County
• Cancel $1,095.52 of 2020 municipal property taxes on Roll Number 385027 due to total burn down
• Approve Communications Policy C-CO01 and rescind Media Response Policy C-AD08
• Reschedule March 23, 2021 Council meeting to 2:00 p.m.

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-02, amending ward boundaries, and approved electronic signature authorization. The Communications Policy C-CO01 was tabled to the February 23, 2021 meeting. Council also directed administration to apply for Universal Broadband Fund grant funding for high-speed internet in the western region, and supported 2021 Census awareness.

• Adopted Bylaw 2021-02 Ward Boundaries Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved electronic signature authorization for Bylaw 2021-02 (unanimous)
• Tabled Communications Policy C-CO01 to February 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to submit Universal Broadband Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Supported 2021 Census community awareness and job opportunities (unanimous)
• Cancelled $1,095.52 of 2020 municipal taxes on Roll 385027 due to burn down (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March 23, 2021 Council meeting to 2:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted January 26 and February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

This is a special Council meeting conducted by telephone. The agenda is largely procedural: it calls the meeting to order, adopts the agenda, and then moves into a closed session to discuss a development matter and advice from officials, protected from disclosure under FOIP. Council will then revert to a regular session and close the meeting.

• Closed session under Municipal Government Act Section 197
• Discussion of development matter (PRE 21-001) under FOIP Sections 16 and 24
• Motion to revert to regular Council session (RFD 21-018)

The special council meeting was largely procedural, with the only substantive decision being unanimous approval of variances to Policy C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Requirements, as presented. The council also adopted the agenda and convened and exited a closed session to discuss a development matter.

• Adopted February 3, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Convened closed session at 3:34 p.m. (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 4:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved variances to Policy C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Requirements (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

Parkland County's Committee of the Whole meets by teleconference to receive several informational presentations and updates, including the River Valley Alliance, an Information Services update with security test results, and a Wabamun dissolution update. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received for information rather than decisions.

• Receive River Valley Alliance presentation (Kristine Archibald, Guy Bridgeman)
• Receive Information Services update with penetration, vulnerability, phishing test results from Long View Systems
• Receive Wabamun Dissolution Update (Order in Council 386/2020)
• Adopt December 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole minutes and authorize electronic signature
• Receive RMA Contact Newsletter and Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update

The Committee of the Whole met virtually and received several informational updates. No substantive decisions were made; all agenda items were received for information only. The committee approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the December 15, 2020 minutes and receiving two newsletters.

• Adopted December 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved electronic signature authorization for December 15, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Dissolution Update for information (unanimous)
• Received River Valley Alliance presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Information Services update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a public hearing for Bylaw 2020-16, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw's use classifications. They will also consider approving grant applications for intermunicipal collaboration and municipal restructuring, and adopt new financial policies. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving committee reports.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2020-16 (Use Classification Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18)
• Grant application for $200,000 to Alberta Community Partnership for intermunicipal collaboration
• Grant application for $250,000 (transitional) and $950,000 (infrastructure/debt) for municipal restructuring
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-01 (Candidate Nomination Deposit Amendment)
• Approval of three financial policies: Budget Management, Project Funding, Budget Contingency

Council approved the Budget Management Policy C-FI001 as presented (5-1), after rejecting an amendment that would have changed budget amendment authority limits (2-4). Council also gave final reading to Bylaw 2021-01 (candidate nomination deposit amendment) and Bylaw 2020-16 (use classification amendment to Land Use Bylaw), both unanimously. Two grant applications were approved for submission to the Alberta Community Partnership: $200,000 for intermunicipal collaboration and $250,000 plus $950,000 for municipal restructuring.

• Approved Budget Management Policy C-FI001 as presented (5-1)
• Rejected amendment to Budget Management Policy changing budget amendment authority (2-4)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2021-01 candidate nomination deposit amendment (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2020-16 use classification amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 Alberta Community Partnership intermunicipal collaboration grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 + $950,000 municipal restructuring grant application (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved Project Funding Policy C-FI002 and Budget Contingency Policy C-FI003 (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council meets by phone to adopt prior minutes, hear public input, and receive updates on the Wabamun dissolution and City of Spruce Grove annexation. Council will also consider supporting Edmonton Global's request to the federal government regarding overseas landing rights at Edmonton International Airport, and make board appointments. Most items are informational or routine procedural matters.

• Update on Wabamun dissolution (Order in Council 386/2020)
• Update on City of Spruce Grove annexation (Order in Council 381/2020)
• Motion to support Edmonton Global's letter to federal government on Edmonton International Airport landing restrictions
• Appointment of Councillor John McNab to Parkland County Library Board and Councillor AnnLisa Jensen as alternate to Yellowhead Regional Library Board
• Adoption of December 8 and December 15, 2020 meeting minutes

Council appointed Council Members John McNab and AnnLisa Jensen to library board positions. A request to support Edmonton Global regarding international airport landing rights was tabled for a future meeting. Several updates regarding annexations and dissolutions were received for information.

• Appointed Council Member John McNab to the Parkland County Library Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Council Member AnnLisa Jensen as Alternate to the Yellowhead Regional Library Board (Unanimous)
• Tabled Edmonton Global request for Edmonton International Airport support to Jan 26, 2021 (5-1)
• Adopted December 8 and December 15, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Dissolution and City of Spruce Grove annexation updates for information (Unanimous)
• Received 2020 Parkland County Agriculture Bursary Recipients presentation for information (Unanimous)